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Forum: LTX and LSX
Yesterday, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By codyman125

Re: Kansas City area engine swappers

If you want to save yourself some trouble, just go with a 350+T56. A big part of the cost for an LS will be in custom exhausts, custom wiring, custom fab work, etc that can all be sidestepped by just...
Forum: LTX and LSX
Yesterday, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By codyman125

Re: Kansas City area engine swappers

Fun to see another Kansas-citian on the forum! Like the others have said, swaps are not for the faint of heart. I've done a few swaps with my dad back in the day ('78 TransAm 455 swap, '72 Scamp...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By codyman125

Re: Pushrods went through rocker arms

I would say Grade-A Chinesium, but this might even constitute Thai-Tanium.

Impressive failure mode for those rockers!
Forum: TPI
04-18-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 8,182
Posted By codyman125

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

I would suspect that this would be challenging to benefit from dramatically based solely on geometry. Since the Ramp should enter the nose and the heel of the cam lobe tangentially, your only metric...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 8,182
Posted By codyman125

Re: My custom ported H/C/I L98 refresh thread

On the one hand, I know you mean "Gross" as in "without deduction or other contributions", but on the other, it is way more entertaining to read it in the "very obvious and unacceptable" definition....
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 479
Posted By codyman125

Re: Help identifying rear window louvers

Man do I wish this was a set for an '89. Mine has dents easier counted by the hundred than by hand. Beautiful set, and somebody is gonna get a screaming deal if they pick it up in person!
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By codyman125

Re: Reproduction door jam stickers and VIN decals

There was this thread (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-originality/788174-reproduction-door-stickers.html) on the topic recently. There is a vendor linked there that will remake the stickers....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By codyman125

Re: Steering box slop even on rebuilt boxes

Have you replaced the rag joint or replaced with a solid steering shaft? The box will do you no good if the connection between that and the steering wheel isn't right.

I've heard a LOT of...
Forum: TBI
03-25-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By codyman125

Re: New girl in town

Well, if it runs with starting fluid, you've got compression and ignition. Fuel, being the last key ingredient, would be the issue. It is possible that you have a bad fuel pump, and even likely, but...
Forum: Fabrication
03-25-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,925
Posted By codyman125

Re: 3D printed parts

Do you have a picture of the part or a part number?
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
03-25-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

It's pretty nice out today, and so I drove the 'bird to work. The front end has quieted down a lot and quickly too. Going over bumps is waaaaaay better with the new struts up front.
...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
03-25-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

I think I was just anxious. After an alignment and driving it around a little, the noises are a lot quieter than they were when they were first installed. It all got thoroughly greased, but I think...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 327
Posted By codyman125

Re: Power steering seems to be binding

I just come in at an angle just in front of the front tires to get under the middle of the K-Member. I have an Amazon Special floor jack that looks like a cheaper version on the standard length...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
03-23-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

After a long day of work, the car is back together again! Speedway ended up not being able to give me a firm delivery date for their A-Arms, so I went with BMR to get me a set. I ended up with what...
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

TTOP350 I had a revelation today while looking at this gasket. Do you have a flat bed scanner or scanner/printer combo? That would make getting the dimensions laughably easy. Just scan the gasket...
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By codyman125

Re: 1982 Trans Am cowl induction hood gasket

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Forum: Brakes
03-19-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 381
Posted By codyman125

Re: A little drum brake diagnosis help please

I believe Sofa that air in the master is likely the issue, though I would comment that your vacuum pump should come in handy to fix this issue. When I had the same happen on my car, I bought this...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-15-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 664
Posted By codyman125

Re: My 91 Z28 Camaro Build

Wichita! I think that makes you one of the closer active members of the site! That is a beast of a build you've got going there, looking forward to watching it continue to progress! If you need...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-14-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 513
Posted By codyman125

Re: New or Rebuilt heater core?

Let this be a lesson, the bird ALWAYS comes first! :thumbsup:

I had this happen in my '89, right after I bough new LLOYD'S embroidered floormats... That color does not come out of medium ash grey!
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 28,215
Posted By codyman125

Re: Project Resurrection - 90RS

Fantastic work! Just spent more time than I should be at work looking through the thread. Can tell you've got a lot of passion for this car, and I can only hope to be as successful in my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,736
Posted By codyman125

Re: Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms

As much as I would have liked a set of UMIs, I just couldn't stomach the 4x price increase from the Speedways. 2.85X was hard enough going to BMR. I ended up buying those ones not long after my last...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-11-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,736
Posted By codyman125

Re: Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms

Never mind, Speedway still hasn't shipped, and has no idea when they'll be available. Not going to wait indefinitely to put the car back together. Now... Which A Arms to get instead? Leaning BMR...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-28-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,736
Posted By codyman125

Re: Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms

I don’t know if I would call it fortuitous, but the “replacement for a bent stamped control arm” ended up hitting a little close to home. Bent my control arm installing new bushings. Guess I’ll be...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-28-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

I got mad and just ordered the new tubular control arms. I get married on Friday and I’m away on my honeymoon for a week after, so they will hopefully be here right in time for me to get back.
...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-27-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

Well, not a lot of luck in the shop this week.

I got the new water pump mounted, and resized the hole on the PS bracket for the oversized bolt hole on the water pump. The bolt I ended up using was...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-27-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

Thanks! I want it to be a safe and reliable
cruiser, doesn’t have to be the best or fastest.

my dad suggested the paint scheme, I was skeptical at first, but man did it grow on me. When the time...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,736
Posted By codyman125

Re: Speedway Motors Tubular A Arms

I came across these on Speedway's website yesterday. Did you ever get them installed? How are they working for you?

Not that I would trust these near as much as a nice set of UMIs, but as a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
02-25-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,030
Posted By codyman125

Re: Negative One

Well, it sounds like Kenny Rogers (https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=-HP9rumqulOUptJt&v=7hx4gdlfamo&feature=youtu.be%3F) message got through. Hard pill to swallow, but I’ve always preferred the ‘88...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-24-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

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Pain in the rear to get down. My ball joint & bushing press won’t fit between...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-22-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

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Water Pump - Damn Power Steering Bracket...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
02-22-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,758
Posted By codyman125

Re: Codyman125’s 1989 Firebird Project

Back to it! We've got a B-E-A-U-tiful few days in the midwest, so time to get cracking on the 'bird again!

First order of business was the coolant (still) leaking all over the garage floor. I went...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-20-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By codyman125

Re: Single Factory Electric Fan

:gocrazy:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-20-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By codyman125

Re: Single Factory Electric Fan

Love reviving old threads. Anyway, the inconsistent blade spacing is to reduce noise (in theory). A blade passing over an object will make a noise. If the blades are evenly spaced and rotating at a...
Forum: Interior
02-20-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,359
Posted By codyman125

Re: 3D Print Plans

Hey David, while that is possible, you're probably in the wrong location. This site is dedicated to "Third Gen" (1982-1992) Firebirds and Camaros. The skills exist to do what you're asking here, but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-20-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By codyman125

Re: Feels like rear axle shifts when accelerating quickly

The shop I had working on my '89 back in the early '10's could not for the life of themselves diagnose this for whatever reason. They sent it home 3 times with "Couldn't reproduce sound". I ended up...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-20-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 774
Posted By codyman125

Re: Does anyone still make a plug and play swap harness?

LSXMatt on Youtube (And formerly the forum) has a good few videos on what it takes going into these cars.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUVqZGvzVYP7WjHM74Aeq2w
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-20-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By codyman125

Re: Looking for some Engine Swap help in the Saint Charled MO area.

If it wasn't the wrong side of the state, I'd help. KC native myself.

You've got your location set to Glendale AZ by the way. May want to update that.
Forum: V6
02-19-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By codyman125

Re: 3800 in 86 Firebird Auto

Is your goal a clean driver swap, or a dirty racecar swap? Like KITT said, a 3.1 or 3.4 is the easy option, and will be the cleanest outcome on a cheap budget. If you have a full 3800 driveline and...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-15-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By codyman125

Re: LT1 GEN 5

I've been suspicious that it is possible with just a crossmember and maybe a little persuasion from the chief engineer (https://assets.unilogcorp.com/187/ITEM/IMG/6328348.jpg). Do you have any...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-14-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By codyman125

Re: LT1 GEN 5

Looks like you're making good progress! Did you need to do anything to the trans tunnel to make it fit?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-12-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By codyman125

Re: Wheel stud - issue with fitment

Creative way to apply Darwin, I'll give it that at least...

This feels to me like one of those things that "RIGHT" is the only "Good Enough". Like the others have said, replacement time.
Forum: Body
02-12-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

Just stopping by to say this is still on my radar. I get married in 18 days, so this hasn't been priority number one just yet. :lock:
Forum: Fabrication
02-12-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,141
Posted By codyman125

Re: AWD 3rd gen build

Absolutely mental. I love it.
Forum: Body
01-31-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

It really is just a plain flat gasket. I didn't expect that from the GM diagram. I'll see what I can whip up as a template, and probably switch to just cutting it from a sheet.
Forum: Body
01-30-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

That would be fantastic! Looking forward to seeing what you've got.

If reproduced from rubber, they should last substantially longer, but we'll see.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-30-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,260
Posted By codyman125

Re: I am truly disgusted by the TEMU ad banners

Pi Hole refers to the small/cheap computer board known as a Raspberry Pi, but I get the hesitation. A Pi Hole will remove ads from all devices on a network, not just a TV. If you're looking...
Forum: History / Originality
01-29-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By codyman125

Re: 1989 formula goes for $5,500 at Barrett Jackson

What a beauty. Not clear what the mileage on the car is, but for $5500, and as nice as it looks, would it really matter if it was 200k?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-29-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,260
Posted By codyman125

Re: I am truly disgusted by the TEMU ad banners

The best option for a TV is to use a Pi Hole. If I had more patience, I would have set on up by now. I have several friends who have one, and it is fantastic using the internet at their houses.

Pi...
Forum: Body
01-29-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

Purely speculation in this post, so don't take this as gospel.

An additively manufactured gasket produced from TPU could work for this sort of application since I can vary the infill % to match...
Forum: Body
01-29-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 630
Posted By codyman125

Re: Cowl gasket

I don't actually own the hood this would be needed for, so I don't need a good one. If you're willing to lend it out though, I could take some measurements and work towards making a reproduction out...
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